Learn by Building Real Things
Applied Experience Projects (AEP) connect learners with real company projects. Build a portfolio that matters, not just certificates.
What is Applied Experience?
Applied Experience Projects (AEP) bridge the gap between learning and doing. Instead of working on hypothetical case studies, you work on real projects from real companies.
Partners provide genuine project briefs. Learners work under mentor supervision. Partners receive quality deliverables. Everyone wins.
"Applied Experience" means exactly what it sounds like - you apply what you're learning to gain real experience that employers value.
Not simulations. Not case studies. Real work for real companies.
How AEP Works
From project submission to portfolio-ready deliverables
Partner Submits Project
A company submits a project brief describing the work needed, objectives, and expected deliverables.
Project Matched to Program
The project is matched to an appropriate program where learners have the skills being developed.
Mentor-Supervised Work
Learners work on the project under their mentor's guidance, applying what they're learning.
Quality Review
The mentor reviews all deliverables before submission, ensuring professional standards.
Delivery & Portfolio
Partner receives completed work with full IP ownership. Learners add project to portfolio.
Clear IP Ownership
No ambiguity. No surprises. The rules are simple and clear.
Partners Own Deliverables
All project deliverables and intellectual property belong to the partner. This is defined upfront in the partnership agreement.
Learners Own Portfolio Rights
Learners can include the work in their portfolios to showcase their skills, without revealing proprietary details.
Why AEP Matters for Your Career
Work on actual company projects that you can showcase to employers - not simulations or hypotheticals.
Apply what you're learning immediately to real-world problems with genuine constraints and stakeholders.
Never work alone - your mentor guides you through the project, ensuring you learn and deliver quality.
Experience working with real clients, deadlines, and deliverables before entering the job market.
Why Partner With AEP
Get genuine project work completed, not busywork. Projects are scoped for value delivery.
Every deliverable is mentor-reviewed before submission. Professional standards guaranteed.
You own all project deliverables and intellectual property. No ambiguity.
Evaluate learners through real work. Hire those who impress you with full portfolio evidence.
How AEP Differs
AEP combines the best aspects of different approaches
Ready for Applied Experience?
Whether you want to learn through real projects or provide projects for talented learners, we'd love to hear from you.